Franchise deadline extended on request of interested parties: Rubaba

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the board has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for franchises of the upcoming Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) following requests from interested parties.
6 March 2026, 20:32 PM

Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets

Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a painful defeat at Wolves.
6 March 2026, 20:28 PM

Gonotantrik Jukta Front demands white paper on interim govt’s tenure

Calls for investigation into corruption allegations against former advisers
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM

CID files money laundering case against Jubo League leader accused in Hadi murder

Ex‑ward councillor Tajul accused of laundering Tk 2.5 crore
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM

'Genie' Bumrah: India's yorker king who carries a billion hopes

With his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Jasprit Bumrah is India's main weapon as they hunt for their third T20 World Cup title on Sunday, and he will carry the hopes of a billion-plus fans in the cricket-obsessed country.
6 March 2026, 20:16 PM

UEFA fine Real Madrid after fan's Nazi salute

UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after one of their fans performed a Nazi salute before a Champions League match last week.
6 March 2026, 20:11 PM

North Korea, China power into Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals

North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, joining South Korea and hosts Australia in the last eight.
6 March 2026, 19:03 PM

‘Just a question of time’: Trump revives Cuba confrontation after Iran attack

US and Cuba have been entangled in antagonism since the mid-20th century
6 March 2026, 18:30 PM

BPC imposes daily purchase limits: How much fuel can you buy now?

Rumours trigger rush for fuel; authorities say fuel imports are continuing as scheduled and warn against hoarding
6 March 2026, 18:00 PM

Not consulted on interim govt’s international agreements: Jamaat ameer

Contradicts foreign minister’s claim of prior consent
6 March 2026, 15:44 PM

Jamaat, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis leaders sign condolence book for Khamenei

Porwar, Mamunul visit Iran Embassy in Dhaka following deadly US-Israeli strikes
6 March 2026, 15:21 PM

Ex-rapper Balen Shah's party set to sweep Nepal election

Trends showed Oli's Communist Party of Nepal was leading in 10 seats and he was losing to Shah in his home constituency
6 March 2026, 15:16 PM

FBI brings Bangladeshi man accused of child sexual exploitation to US from Malaysia

Suspect wanted since 2022 arrested with help from Malaysian authorities
6 March 2026, 14:29 PM

‘Lord of the Rings’ director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026

Jackson is widely regarded as one of the defining filmmakers of contemporary fantasy cinema. His “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (2001–2003) became a global phenomenon, earning nearly $3 billion at the box office and winning 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for “The Return of the King”.
6 March 2026, 14:28 PM

Priyanka Chopra to present at the 98th Academy Awards

The global star joins a list of presenters that includes Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will Arnett, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
6 March 2026, 14:15 PM

13 years after Taqi murder, family demands action on stalled case

Mourners gather at Narayanganj grave, calling for completion of investigation and submission of charge sheet
6 March 2026, 14:09 PM

‘A real footballing lesson’: Butler on Bangladesh’s heavy loss to North Korea

“We played an absolutely fantastic team today, probably one of the best, if not the best, in Asian football," said the Bangladesh coach.
6 March 2026, 13:39 PM

Vote counting underway after Nepal's post-Gen Z uprising election

Rapper-turned-mayor Balednra Shah ahead, early trends show
6 March 2026, 13:38 PM

BNP launches training workshop for lawmakers ahead of first parliament session

Tarique Rahman inaugurates two‑day programme in Gulshan party office
6 March 2026, 13:21 PM